Accelerate CIC

Nursing Associate

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Job summary

We’re putting the happy back into healthcare careers with a workplace where you get to do good and feel good. That means ample time to care for patients but also time for you. Where there’s enough challenge to keep things interesting but the best-in-class training and support to make sure you never feel overwhelmed. And where your talent and experience are rewarded with a salary and benefits package that are among the best in the sector. We don’t just talk about time to care at Accelerate. We make it happen. We build it into work plan’s so you get the time to really listen to and care for patients – and to see the difference you’re making to their lives. It’s why when we ask people why they choose to work at Accelerate the number one answer is always the impact they have on people’s lives. Working with Accelerate CIC will provide a significant opportunity for you to develop your nursing career. Accelerate recognises that specialist teams are often not as diverse as community nursing; we want to change this and actively support equity of access. Accelerate is looking for applicants that reflect the community and workforce we serve.

The Nursing Associate Role is new to Accelerate; we want to add to our diverse team to improve outcomes and service delivery for the population we serve. You will move along the salary scale as your skills and practice grow through education and mentorship programme – what an opportunity!

Main duties of the job

You will be a nursing associate with a desire to develop and passionate about learning for the benefit of your patient and team. You will have a special interest in people with leg ulcers, wounds and chronic swelling and a keen interest in compression therapy. You recognise the complexity of people’s lives and your desire to support people in managing their condition. Research has shown that happiness at work comes from having the right mix of challenge (how difficult something is) Vs mastery (how skilled you are at something). It’s this balance that we aim for at Accelerate. You’ll encounter complex challenges that require creativity and skill – whether that’s an individual wound or the system. But crucially, you’ll get the time, training and support you need to find solutions. The result is an exciting workplace where people feel capable, creative, and fulfilled.

You will be part of a multidisciplinary team providing wound and lymphoedema services to clients in the community, clinics or our specialist centre. 

About us

Accelerate CIC is an award-winning not-for-profit community interest company (CIC) delivering community focused wound and lymphoedema services to Tower Hamlets, City and Hackney and across London. As a commissioned social enterprise, we have greater control of our working environment and team ownership that will benefit patients and staff alike. You’ll treat the same patients as you would working in the NHS but usually with more time to care and more freedom than you might find within an NHS environment.

Our mission remains to make a tangible difference to people’s lives, and we are doing this daily, reaching more complex patients every year. We are a team full of energy and drive. We can and do bring change! We welcome those who are enthusiastic about developing their expertise with opportunities for advancing as a specialist practitioner. You will be part of a progressive and dynamic multidisciplinary team that supports challenges and inspires change. Come and join this growing team and help us change lives!

Review the Careers Pack for more information and the benefits of working in Accelerate. These include bespoke training, flexible working, team events, Medicash, 7% pension and more. Keen to advance your career? We really are looking for you!

Details

Date posted

01 December 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£31,909 to £35,839 a year includes HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

B0182-23-0010

Job locations

Centenary Wing, St Joseph’s Hospice

Mare Street

Hackney

London

E8 4SA


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the Job Description.

The Nursing Associate will be accountable to the Nurse or Therapist Specialist, supporting the development of a cohesive team. This will enable effective management of patient care and team objectives whilst remaining mission focussed.

The post holder will bring a positive ‘can do’ and solution focussed is fundamental to this role and will underpin the day to day running of service delivery. The post holder will enjoy team work to ensure the key deliverables are completed. Being proactive and organised with excellent attention to detail is essential.

The purpose of the Nursing Associate in Accelerate is to

1. To exercise accountability as set out in the Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC) Code of Professional Conduct. To work within Accelerate CIC policies, procedures and guidelines to ensure the delivery of high clinical standards and patient safety

2. Effective and high-quality care is essential for our citizens, and so you will deliver all aspects of the recommended treatment plan under indirect supervision, monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of the treatment plan and liaising with your supervisor to ensure it is effective and risks are managed.

3. Providing the highest standard of evidence-based care for people living with wounds and lymphoedema is essential at Accelerate, and so a commitment to personal and professional development to support this is crucial.

4. Understanding complex conditions is part of the role; we believe there is no such thing as a standard patient. With this philosophy in mind, you will be supported to develop your knowledge, skills and understanding of citizens with more complex presentations, so that you can then escalate safely to the senior clinicians to ensure improved outcomes and the safety of our community.

5. We have great people at Accelerate and this is built on effective and respectful communication; you will be required to work collaboratively and respectfully with all members of the multi-disciplinary team both internally and externally.

6. Health education and empowerment is part of our philosophy; you will contribute to this by working with citizens to support self-management and their understanding and management of their condition and improve their wellbeing.

7. Data gives evidence that we bring value to the services we provide; you will participate in the capture of data and recording of outcomes to demonstrate the worth of the service and research programmes we deliver.

8. You will always maintain accurate, comprehensive, and timely records, in line the NMC Professional Code of Conduct and to aid excellent communication within our team, with colleagues and with our patients.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the Job Description.

The Nursing Associate will be accountable to the Nurse or Therapist Specialist, supporting the development of a cohesive team. This will enable effective management of patient care and team objectives whilst remaining mission focussed.

The post holder will bring a positive ‘can do’ and solution focussed is fundamental to this role and will underpin the day to day running of service delivery. The post holder will enjoy team work to ensure the key deliverables are completed. Being proactive and organised with excellent attention to detail is essential.

The purpose of the Nursing Associate in Accelerate is to

1. To exercise accountability as set out in the Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC) Code of Professional Conduct. To work within Accelerate CIC policies, procedures and guidelines to ensure the delivery of high clinical standards and patient safety

2. Effective and high-quality care is essential for our citizens, and so you will deliver all aspects of the recommended treatment plan under indirect supervision, monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of the treatment plan and liaising with your supervisor to ensure it is effective and risks are managed.

3. Providing the highest standard of evidence-based care for people living with wounds and lymphoedema is essential at Accelerate, and so a commitment to personal and professional development to support this is crucial.

4. Understanding complex conditions is part of the role; we believe there is no such thing as a standard patient. With this philosophy in mind, you will be supported to develop your knowledge, skills and understanding of citizens with more complex presentations, so that you can then escalate safely to the senior clinicians to ensure improved outcomes and the safety of our community.

5. We have great people at Accelerate and this is built on effective and respectful communication; you will be required to work collaboratively and respectfully with all members of the multi-disciplinary team both internally and externally.

6. Health education and empowerment is part of our philosophy; you will contribute to this by working with citizens to support self-management and their understanding and management of their condition and improve their wellbeing.

7. Data gives evidence that we bring value to the services we provide; you will participate in the capture of data and recording of outcomes to demonstrate the worth of the service and research programmes we deliver.

8. You will always maintain accurate, comprehensive, and timely records, in line the NMC Professional Code of Conduct and to aid excellent communication within our team, with colleagues and with our patients.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nursing Associate on the Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC) register
  • Demonstrable commitment to professional development

Desirable

  • To have worked 1 year as qualified Nursing Associate

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in teams under appropriate direct and indirect supervision.
  • Applicants must be motivated to learn and engage fully with our new nurse associate development programme.
  • Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate clinician

Desirable

  • Community health care experience.
  • Wound and lymphoedema experience

Ways of Working

Essential

  • Strong communication skills and fluent in English, written and verbal.
  • Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities.
  • Ability to organise and prioritise own delegated workload.
  • Ability to develop effective and appropriate relationships with people, their families, carers, and colleagues.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent keyboard and computer skills.

Desirable

  • Familiar with data capture and audits

Personal aptitude

Essential

  • Professional behaviour with good customer service skills.
  • Evidence of being a reflective practitioner that delivers both insight and personal growth.
  • Organised approach to work, ability to prioritise, good time management.
  • Flexibility in approach to work and understands team working.
  • Willingness to learn and implement new ideas, be creative and have the desire to progress with professional development.
  • Approachable, kind and caring disposition

Desirable

  • Commitment to facilitating learning in others

Circumstances

Essential

  • Holds valid UK work permit
  • Ability to travel between sites

Desirable

  • Holds current Drivers Licence and willing to use.
  • Access to private transport
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nursing Associate on the Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC) register
  • Demonstrable commitment to professional development

Desirable

  • To have worked 1 year as qualified Nursing Associate

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in teams under appropriate direct and indirect supervision.
  • Applicants must be motivated to learn and engage fully with our new nurse associate development programme.
  • Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate clinician

Desirable

  • Community health care experience.
  • Wound and lymphoedema experience

Ways of Working

Essential

  • Strong communication skills and fluent in English, written and verbal.
  • Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities.
  • Ability to organise and prioritise own delegated workload.
  • Ability to develop effective and appropriate relationships with people, their families, carers, and colleagues.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent keyboard and computer skills.

Desirable

  • Familiar with data capture and audits

Personal aptitude

Essential

  • Professional behaviour with good customer service skills.
  • Evidence of being a reflective practitioner that delivers both insight and personal growth.
  • Organised approach to work, ability to prioritise, good time management.
  • Flexibility in approach to work and understands team working.
  • Willingness to learn and implement new ideas, be creative and have the desire to progress with professional development.
  • Approachable, kind and caring disposition

Desirable

  • Commitment to facilitating learning in others

Circumstances

Essential

  • Holds valid UK work permit
  • Ability to travel between sites

Desirable

  • Holds current Drivers Licence and willing to use.
  • Access to private transport

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Accelerate CIC

Address

Centenary Wing, St Joseph’s Hospice

Mare Street

Hackney

London

E8 4SA


Employer's website

https://www.acceleratecic.com (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Accelerate CIC

Address

Centenary Wing, St Joseph’s Hospice

Mare Street

Hackney

London

E8 4SA


Employer's website

https://www.acceleratecic.com (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Director of Clinical Services and Lymphoedema

Caitriona O'Neill

caitriona.o'neill@nhs.net

+442038196022

Details

Date posted

01 December 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£31,909 to £35,839 a year includes HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

B0182-23-0010

Job locations

Centenary Wing, St Joseph’s Hospice

Mare Street

Hackney

London

E8 4SA


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